When it comes to Christmas shopping, I’m pretty good on the bigger ticket items. They’re just easier to come up with. On the other hand, I often struggle with stocking stuffers. Because, let’s face it, tossing a bunch of candy in a stocking just isn’t that thoughtful, (or that creative for that matter). Luckily, there… Read Article →
When writing, lyrics can get in the way sometimes. Having some cool, inspiring instrumental music playing while you’re writing can really help you nail down that flow, or so I’ve found. I’ve been adding to my instrumental playlist for years and in recent ones, I’ve found some truly awesome instrumentals! If you want to write… Read Article →
We finally took the leap and purchased our first home a few months ago! It was time. The advantages of owning versus renting are plenty reason enough. As soon as we closed and got the keys to our new place, I knew I wanted to be sure that everything was totally safe and in order,… Read Article →
Happy October! The leaves are starting to change and most of us have started the game in which we see how long we can wait until we turn the heat on. It also means that Halloween is coming up! Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, my favorite holiday is going to look a lot different this… Read Article →
The fascination with true crime stories is nothing new. In fact, it has only grown in popularity. There are virtually endless amounts of true crime forums on Facebook, Reddit, and other platforms, all of which are filled with members from all around the world who are drawn to stories of true crime. I was first… Read Article →
When somebody annoys us on social media, the block button makes it easy to get rid of them. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could do the same things with our own negative, sometimes unhealthy thoughts? You know the ones. Unhealthy thoughts can creep into the minds of even the most put-together person. These can… Read Article →
There are a lot of valuable lessons that can be learned from mistakes. A very negative experience can be turned into a positive one if the right steps are taken. Anybody can tell you the valuable lessons they learned from their own mistakes but it is so much more powerful to draw your own conclusions… Read Article →
There isn’t a person on this planet who has completely perfect habits. As people, we are imperfect. We get distracted, we procrastinate, we make mistakes and sometimes we hold onto harmful habits simply because they have been a part of our lives for so long. There are many harmful habits that can hold us back… Read Article →
If you’re a writer, you know how important the right advice can be. The right writing advice has saved me many hours and countless headaches. But, how do you know which pieces of writing advice are actually useful? Well, that all depends on which type of writer you are. Do you write better in the… Read Article →
No matter what choices are laid in front of us, we want to make the smartest decision possible. These decisions could range anywhere from our careers, to large purchases to our personal lives. No matter what, making smart decisions is key to advancing in life, being happier and feeling more accomplished. Before we get to… Read Article →